Latest news from American Psychological Association (APA) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/swiping-through-online-videos-increases-boredom-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/swiping-through-online-videos-increases-boredom-study-finds/?sc=rsin Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 EST Swiping through online videos to relieve boredom may actually make people more bored and less satisfied or engaged with the content, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/sometimes-it-hurts-to-think/?sc=rsin /articles/sometimes-it-hurts-to-think/?sc=rsin Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:00:00 EST If somebody complains that it hurts to think, they may be onto something, as mental exertion appears to be associated with unpleasant feelings in many situations, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/apa-journal-addresses-racism-in-psychology/?sc=rsin /articles/apa-journal-addresses-racism-in-psychology/?sc=rsin Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:05:35 EST As a discipline, psychology prides itself on helping people improve their lives. However, the field of psychology has had a long history of committing harm against people of color, and psychologists must work to dismantle racism within the field, according to a special issue of the American Psychological Association's journal American Psychologist. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/narcissism-decreases-with-age-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/narcissism-decreases-with-age-study-finds/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:00 EST People tend to become less narcissistic as they age from childhood through older adulthood, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association. However, differences among individuals remain stable over time -- people who are more narcissistic than their peers as children tend to remain that way as adults, the study found. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/apa-poll-finds-younger-workers-feel-stressed-lonely-and-undervalued/?sc=rsin /articles/apa-poll-finds-younger-workers-feel-stressed-lonely-and-undervalued/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:05:28 EST Younger workers are struggling with feelings of loneliness and a lack of appreciation at work and tend to feel more comfortable working with people their own age, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/benefits-of-failure-are-overrated/?sc=rsin /articles/benefits-of-failure-are-overrated/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:00 EST The platitude that failure leads to success may be both inaccurate and damaging to society, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/violence-aggression-against-educators-grew-post-pandemic/?sc=rsin /articles/violence-aggression-against-educators-grew-post-pandemic/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:00 EST While threats and violence against pre-K to 12th-grade teachers and other school personnel in the United States declined during the pandemic, after the restrictions were lifted, incidents rebounded to levels equal to or exceeding those prior to the pandemic, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/why-do-we-overindulge/?sc=rsin /articles/why-do-we-overindulge/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 EST If you tend to do other things or get distracted while eating dinner, you may be running the risk of over-consuming everyday pleasures later, possibly because the distraction caused you to enjoy yourself less, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/getting-out-of-the-political-echo-chamber/?sc=rsin /articles/getting-out-of-the-political-echo-chamber/?sc=rsin Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 EST Civilized political debates may seem increasingly out of reach as democracies across the world face rising polarization, but people still want to discuss issues with people they disagree with - especially those who present themselves as balanced and willing to seek solutions that work for everyone or open to learning new information, according to two studies published by the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/people-think-old-age-starts-later-than-it-used-to-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/people-think-old-age-starts-later-than-it-used-to-study-finds/?sc=rsin Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:00 EST Middle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/people-think-old-age-starts-later-than-it-used-to-study-finds2/?sc=rsin /articles/people-think-old-age-starts-later-than-it-used-to-study-finds2/?sc=rsin Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:00 EST Press release from the American Psychological Association on research published in Psychology and Aging. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/people-who-use-willpower-alone-to-achieve-goals-resist-temptation-deemed-more-trustworthy/?sc=rsin /articles/people-who-use-willpower-alone-to-achieve-goals-resist-temptation-deemed-more-trustworthy/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:00 EST People who use willpower to overcome temptations and achieve their goals are perceived as more trustworthy than those who use strategies that involve external incentives or deterrents - such as swear jars or internet-blocking apps - according to research published by the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/middle-aged-americans-lonelier-than-european-counterparts/?sc=rsin /articles/middle-aged-americans-lonelier-than-european-counterparts/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 EST Middle-aged adults in the U.S. tend to report significantly higher levels of loneliness than their European counterparts, possibly due in part to weaker family ties and greater income inequality, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/living-in-violent-neighborhoods-affects-children-s-brain-development/?sc=rsin /articles/living-in-violent-neighborhoods-affects-children-s-brain-development/?sc=rsin Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:00 EST Living in neighborhoods with high levels of violence can affect children's development by changing the way that a part of the brain detects and responds to potential threats, potentially leading to poorer mental health and other negative outcomes, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/hiring-the-most-qualified-candidate-might-be-unfair/?sc=rsin /articles/hiring-the-most-qualified-candidate-might-be-unfair/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:00:00 EST Both liberals and conservatives are more likely to believe that merit-based hiring is unfair after learning about the impacts of socioeconomic disparities, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/sleep-deprivation-makes-us-less-happy-more-anxious/?sc=rsin /articles/sleep-deprivation-makes-us-less-happy-more-anxious/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:00:00 EST Sleep loss does more than just make us tired. It can undermine our emotional functioning, decrease positive moods and put us at higher risk for anxiety symptoms, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association that synthesized more than 50 years of research on sleep deprivation and mood. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/psychology-programming-at-ces-2024-to-focus-on-intersection-of-humans-technology/?sc=rsin /articles/psychology-programming-at-ces-2024-to-focus-on-intersection-of-humans-technology/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:05:05 EST Making social media safer for kids, using games to promote prosocial behavior and reduce violence and managing ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence are some of the topics to be presented in a new programming track developed by the American Psychological Association for CES 2024. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/just-say-no-to-that-invitation/?sc=rsin /articles/just-say-no-to-that-invitation/?sc=rsin Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:00:00 EST It may feel unforgivably rude to reject an invitation - even one to an event you would much prefer not to attend - but people often overestimate the social consequences of saying no, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/mental-health-crisis-highlights-access-challenges/?sc=rsin /articles/mental-health-crisis-highlights-access-challenges/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:05:10 EST The ongoing mental health crisis is causing significant challenges for many psychologists as they grapple with demand fueled by patients presenting with increasingly severe symptoms year after year, according to APA's 2023 Practitioner Pulse Survey. American Psychological Association (APA) /articles/even-a-joyous-holiday-season-can-cause-stress-for-most-americans/?sc=rsin /articles/even-a-joyous-holiday-season-can-cause-stress-for-most-americans/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:05:17 EST U.S. adults are feeling joyous but overwhelmed this holiday season, as nearly nine in 10 (89%) say that concerns such as not having enough money, missing loved ones and anticipating family conflict cause them stress at this time of year, according to the results of a new poll by the American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association (APA)